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Germany aims for new TAC system by 2027, way too late for rail freight sector

Freight train in Germany. Image: Shutterstock © MihailC95

Last week, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled against Germany’s existing track access charge (TAC) system. Berlin finds itself forced to rethink its approach to pricing on the railways. This comes with a number of challenges, especially for rail freight, which is hoping for clarity in the short term and a better pricing system.

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